The Open Championship
Runner-up: Ernie Els
Todd Hamilton won in a four-hole aggregate playoff against Ernie Els after both finished at 274. Hamilton holed an extraordinary chip shot for birdie from the front of the 18th green on the final playoff hole to win. It was Hamilton's only major championship. Els had been the favorite to win a third Open.
The Open Championship
2004
Royal Troon · Troon, Scotland
Champion
Todd Hamilton
-10
Winning Score
-10
Winning Margin
1 stroke
Course
Royal Troon
Location
Troon, Scotland
Field Size
156 players
Cut Score
+4
Low Round
67